🇩🇪Johannes Brahms ： Hungarian No.17 in fis-moll WoO.1

Placed in the latter part of the Hungarian Dances, this work is written for piano four hands. The melody comes to the fore while the accompaniment sustains the flow, creating a structure in which changes of expression between sections can be appreciated. Its appeal lies not simply in pressing forward with energy, but in carefully shaping the melody’s breathing and the direction of each phrase. Primo and secondo players should pay close attention to the balance of sound and listen closely for motifs and inner voices passed between the parts. It is also important to preserve the lightness of the rhythm without overemphasizing ornamental motion or accents. By coordinating their timing and avoiding muddied sonorities, the players can bring out both the music’s momentum and its delicate character.